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Nobel Prize Winner Orhan Pamuk

Orhan Pamuk was born 7 June 1952 in Istanbul into a prosperous, secular middle-class family. His father was...
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THE OTTOMANS

The Ottoman's ruled the region for the next 400 + years until November 1, 1922 when the Grand National Assembly (led by Ataturk) passed a law deposing Mehmed VI - the last of the Ottoman Sultans - and voiding all laws of his government.
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USEFUL TURKISH WORDS AND PHRASES

A few dozen words that are essential for a successful, fun and interesting stay in Turkey. Don't be shy! Try out these words and phrases. The results, as you will see, often lead to pleasantly memorable experiences.
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BREAKFAST IN ISTANBUL: TOP 5 PLACES

Table spreads cover everything from marinated olives, to bee-licous honey, to fried eggs with sausage, to homemade jams, to the freshest cucumbers and tomatoes you'll ever come across. And yes, this is all in one sitting.
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Diversity of Istanbul

Istanbul (as many other parts of Turkey) is currently Turkish land but it is not necessarily full of Turks. And then again, who are Turks? That's a nice question to ask...
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What do we expect from YOU?

What we have created, and what we want to foster, is this concept that attracts interesting, open minded people from around the world and brings them together for 14+ hours. In a way, The Other Tour is a brain storming session that uses Istanbul as it’s setting!
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